Jim Thompson – the Walton Tribune LOGANVILLE, GA (Aug. 24, 2026) – Despite recommendations from the Loganville Planning Commission that Nashville, Tenn.-based real estate development company GBT Realty be allowed numerous variances from the city’s […]
Council votes to adopt smaller millage rate Property owners in the city of Social Circle got a surprise tax break last week, albeit a modest one for most of them, as the city council approved […]
At the July 2026 Retreat of the Loganville City Council, City Manager Danny Roberts announced to the council of his intention to retire at the end of his current contract which expires on Feb. 18, […]
The City of Watkinsville has open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information and to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City of Watkinsville career website […]
Pictured (L-R): Ruth Colquitt (Library Trustee), Stacy Brown (Executive Director, AZRLS), Robin Dill (Library Trustee), Shane Short (CEO, Walton County Development Authority), Avion Brisbane (Manager, O’Kelly Memorial Library), Lisa Plyler-Luttrell (Library Trustee), and Loganville Mayor […]
Community invited to weigh in on old jail building and Parks and Recreation updates If you’re one of the many people in Walton County who has wondered what will happen to the old jail building […]
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant awards for the cities in Walton County as well as Walton and Gwinnett County governments. Municipalities and counties are awarded funds with a conditional […]
Get in on the 2026 fall festivities a few days early on Sept. 19 with Walton County’s fourth annual Fall Craft Fair. Walton County Parks and Recreation will host the 2026 Fall Craft Fair from […]
A tree fell on a house in Monroe WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 18, 2026) – Walton County Deputy Director Emergency Management Agency JB Whelchel reports that the storms that moved through Walton County in the […]
Walton County and Covington players were among Georgians who scored $10,000 prizes in Georgia Lottery drawings over the weekend. The Georgia Lottery also reported several other significant weekend winners statewide, including a $100,000 Mega Millions prize, a $50,000 Powerball […]
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 17, 2026) Due to the area being under a Heat Advisory, Walton County Parks and Recreation advised that all its outdoor activities scheduled for today, August 17th , are postponed. “This […]
You’re invited to “bring your cooler, lawn chair or blanket” and welcome the band Departure to the stage at Groovin’ on the Green in Loganville on Friday, Sept 19, 2023. Attendees are advised to get […]
It’s back-to-school season! I wish all teachers, parents, students, bus drivers, and support staff a fantastic school year. This marks the debut year of our statewide literacy initiative—the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026—which will […]
Morning Mingle in Loganville for August 2026 will be at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. It will be hosted by Hometown Christian Counseling and will take place at 135 Main Street, Loganville. You are […]
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that DeltaX, a global provider of advanced battery energy storage solutions (BESS), will create approximately 250 new jobs and invest $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters […]
Other potential victims urged to contact the FBI WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 14, 2026) – A Loganville woman has been indicted on 54 federal counts for allegedly defrauding at least 26 people, primarily self-employed truck […]
Georgia State Patrol is hiring troopers for the Commercial Enforcement Division. Interested persons are asked to apply today at www.GADPSCareers.com and will remain open until Dec. 6, 2026. There is an initial seven week training period. […]
There would be no cost to participate The City of Loganville is exploring a new fall tradition, “Scarecrows on Main,” and is seeking input from local businesses and community organizations before moving forward. The proposed October event […]
Federal funds could also buy new equipment The Social Circle Police Department is applying for a $2.12-million share of a $3 billion federal grant program as a potential means of getting three to five years […]
Traffic pacing to take place Thursday and Friday at Jimmy Daniel Road, weather permitting Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractors will implement overnight closures and traffic pacing Thursday, August 13, and Friday, […]
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